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2026 SOUTHWEST CLASSIC CHAMPIONS!!
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March 26 - March 28
2026 Southwest Homeschool Baseball Classic Tournament
March 26 - March 28
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Find Tournament Schedule Here
The schedules are posted! Some adjustments may be needed prior to the start of the tournament. ** Please check schedule for updates **
SCHEDULED BY DATE & DIVISON
Purchase Tournament Tickets Here
Early bird pricing has been extended! Be sure to get your tickets by March 23rd to receive the best price. Weekend and daily tickets available. Please note: Tickets are only available online and no cash will be accepted on site. Before 3/23: Adults: $10 per day or $20 for 3 day pass After 3/23: Adults: $13 per day or $25 for 3 day pass 18 and under free
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DIVISION I
12 Teams Location: The Parks at Texas Star 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. Euless, TX, 76040
DIVISION & TEAM INFO
DIVISION II
19 Teams Location: Station 63 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
DIVISION & TEAM INFO
DIVISION III
11 Teams Location: Station 63 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
DIVISION & TEAM INFO
HOTELS
Choose from one of our preferred hotels with special tournament pricing!
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Rules and General Information
Tickets
Tickets can only be purchased on-line; NO CASH is being accepted at the tournament entrances.
- The link to the tickets is available on the previous page by clicking the tickets button
- PLEASE NOTE: to avoid additional fees (donation to cover processing fees) choose other and place $0 in the box.
- Once your ticket has been purchased, you will receive QR code which can be scanned at any gate in exchange for a wristband.
** Please do NOT purchase multiple times. **
If an error is encountered, please send an email to: txkaters@msn.com
If an error is encountered, please send an email to: txkaters@msn.com
How many divisions are there and how many games are guaranteed?
There is a 4-game guarantee, and we have three divisions.
- Division 1
- The top 4 teams in Division 1 will playoff, three total games on Saturday, March 28th.
- #1 seed vs. #4 seed
- #2 seed vs. #3 seed
- winners play in the championship.
- Division 2
- the #1 and #2 seeds will play for the championship.
- the #3 and #4 seed will get one extra game on Saturday, March 28th.
- Division 3
- The top two seeds in Division 3 will play for the championship on Saturday, March 28th.
What type of cleats should be worn?
- Bring turf shoes/rubber molded cleats to all games.
- Players must wear turf molded cleats or turf shoes.
- No metal spikes allowed on any field (unless specifically noted as a dirt field).
- No sunflower seeds.
How long are the games?
- Game length is 7 innings subject to the time limit and run rule.
- No new inning may start after 1:40 for Division 1 and 2 (Drop Dead 2:10, and revert back to the previous completed inning).
- For Division 3, no new inning can start after 1:30. (Drop Dead 2:00)
- Saturday’s playoffs are full, 7 inning games with no time limit, subject to the run rule.
Pitch Limits
Arm care is very important.
There will also be college scouts at this tournament; they will want to be able to see names and numbers.
- The maximum number of pitches per player for the tournament is 130.
- The maximum number of pitches per day to be able to throw the next day is 40.
- Sometime before March 15th enter your players names and numbers into the tournament here:
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H2tOwMi6ZNlvis_vqFS9NveUls5H1QprvvCBjzxlIaI/edit?gid=16669098#gid=16669098
There will also be college scouts at this tournament; they will want to be able to see names and numbers.
Tiebreaker Rules
- Most Wins
- W/L percentage
- Head to Head
- Fewest runs allowed per defensive inning played
- Most runs scored per offensive inning played
- Coin flip
Governing Batting Rules
We want to give coaches a chance to see as many of their players compete as possible.
- Divisions 1-3 can bat as many as you’d like and freely substitute. It’s a coach’s decision.
- If you play straight up 9 or 10 with a DH to start the game you cannot change to freely substituting during the game.
Run Rule
Run Rule:
- 15 runs after 3 innings
- 10 runs after 4 innings
- 8 runs after 5 innings.
Other General Rules
- Teams will bring 3 NFHS game ready baseballs to each contest.
- Home/away are predetermined and home teams are in the 1st base dugout
- If teams are playing back to back games and started in the visitor dugout there is no need to change dugouts.
- Seeding will determine home team for the Saturday games. The better seed gets home field.
Lodging Information
See the Southwest Homeschool Classic Tournament page for links to the teams, schedules and hotels or at https://www.tacastorm.org/2026-sw-classic-tourney-1
If the room allotment shows sold out, call or text Mike 214-632-6230.
It’s possible more rooms can be added.
If the room allotment shows sold out, call or text Mike 214-632-6230.
It’s possible more rooms can be added.
Where will the games be played?
NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS ALLOWED ON ANY FIELD
- Division 1
- The Parks at Texas Star ~~ 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. Euless, TX, 76040
- turf infield, grass outfield (Players must wear turf molded cleats or turf shoes. No metal spikes allowed on any field.)
- The Parks at Texas Star ~~ 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. Euless, TX, 76040
- Division 2
- Station 63 ~~ 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
- all turf
- Station 63 ~~ 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
- Division 3
- Station 63 ~~ 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
- all turf
- Station 63 ~~ 500 Heritage Parkway South Mansfield, TX 76063
Will concessions be available?
Yes! Concessions are available at both locations.
Where should ordered merchandise be picked up?
NO merchandise will be sold at the tournament. Only pre-orders accepted.
SW Homeschool Classic T-shirts and sweatshirts will be delivered to your field and given to your head coach.
SW Homeschool Classic T-shirts and sweatshirts will be delivered to your field and given to your head coach.
COVID related information
COVID policies are unique to each host location. Read the updated signage when you enter the parks and stay up to date on Texas COVID guidelines.
Tournament Pricing
Team entry fee is $450.
Write check to: TACA Baseball. Mail to: Mike Ostrom, 1608 Lomar Drive, Carrollton, TX, 75007.
Any questions call or text Mike at 214-632-6230.
Write check to: TACA Baseball. Mail to: Mike Ostrom, 1608 Lomar Drive, Carrollton, TX, 75007.
Any questions call or text Mike at 214-632-6230.
HOTELS for 2026 SW CLASSIC TOURNEY
BOOKING DATES: (Wednesday) March 25, 2026 - (Sunday) March 28, 2026
D1 TEAMS: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham DFW Airport West ~ Euless
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
431 Airport Freeway, Euless, TX, 76040
D2/D3 TEAMS: SpringHill Suites Dallas ~ Mansfield
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
3126 East Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
D2/D3 TEAMS: Holiday Inn Express ~ Mansfield
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, March 4 2026
201 Hwy 287 North, Mansfield, Texas 76063